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Wireless internet coming downtown

By Phil Palen Press Reporter

Press photo by Rich Place

GOWANDA — High-speed internet service is coming to Gowanda, Councilman John Walgus said at the May 11 Persia town board meeting.

DFT Communications, together with Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, has partnered with the town of Persia through a Broadband Improvement Grant to provide free wireless internet to downtown Gowanda. Nine access points have been identified for placement of the wireless transmitters, Walgus said, and eight property owners gave permission to DFT to install them.

Walgus said the grant provides free wireless access to broadband internet for children who lack access in their homes. The grant, through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), applies only to that portion of the village within the town of Persia.

(From left) Barbara Weston, Mark Nephew and Dana Szalay won seats on the Gowanda School Board of Education following voting on Tuesday.

Gowanda school budget OK’d, 239-98

By Rich Place

Managing Editor

GOWANDA — Voters in the Gowanda Central School District on Tuesday approved all three propositions on the ballot, including the proposed $30.03 million 2017-18 budget that includes a

1.39 percent increase in the tax levy.

Incumbent school board member Mark D. Nephew was reelected to his seat with 290 votes, and newcomers Barbara Weston and Dana Szalay, with 277 votes and 183 votes, respectively, also earned three-year seats.

Heidi John, the fourth candidate run-

See Persia, Page 20 ning for one of the three vacant board seats, earned 163 votes.

“All the candidates were fantastic,” said Superintendent Jim Klubek following voting on Tuesday. “We have our incumbent Mark back again for another See Budget, Page 20

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Spring cleaning

May 19-25, 2017

Fir-tastic donation

Press photo by Phil Palen

A group of volunteers turned out Saturday morning at Gateway Park on Palmer Street to do some grading, filling and trimming. GARC board member John Walgus used a tractor to roll the ball field.

Tee ball season opened last week at the park, which is seeing more visitors as the spring weather improves. Fly fishermen use the park for access to Cattaraugus Creek.

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Ninety-nine Gowanda Elementary School fourth graders were the recipients of a fir seedling presented to them by the Gowanda Lions Club to bring awareness of Arbor Day. Lion Jane Sion spoke briefly about Arbor Day and answered questions for several of the children. Gowanda Lions has participated in this project for the last six consecutive years, has 57 years of community service to this area and hopefully will be able to continue in years to come. Pictured with Lion Jane Sion are Max Hansen-Ivett, Chase Bolen and Kierra Moss, students of Mrs. Crystal O’Connor.

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Man allegedly found with heroin, cocaine in Gowanda school parking lot

By Tom Dinki

Capt. Shawn Gregory of the sheriff’s office.

Gowanda Central School District school resource officer Ben Shields, who worked GOWANDA — A school resource offor the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task ficer’s check on a suspicious vehicle in the Force for more than seven years, called Gowanda Middle-High School parking lot it one of the most bizarre cases he’s ever led to the discovery of heroin, cocaine and dealt with. hypodermic needles.

“It leads you to the answer of why Authorities allegedly found Dana A. we’re under such a huge Toppins, 36, of 100 E. drug epidemic. There’s Tupper St., Buffalo, in the just virtually no fear school parking lot an hour or thought into having and a half after dismissal this stuff on them,” said May 2 with approximately Shields, a deputy with the five grams of heroin, a sheriff’s office. “If people gram of cocaine, as well are willing to have this on as several hypodermic school property, I would needles and articles of say it’s representative of a packaging equipment, severe lack of judgment.” the Cattaraugus County Shields was stopped Sheriff’s Office announced in the school hallway and on May 12. alerted about the drugs Toppins, who was sitby a woman who was Dana A. Toppins ting in the passenger seat, dropped off at the school was charged with thirdby Toppins and the female degree criminal possession driver. The woman was of a controlled substance, a reportedly taking a New York state fiveclass B felony, and seventh-degree crimihour pre-licensing course hosted at the nal possession of a controlled substance, a school.

None of the three are from the local class A misdemeanor. A female sitting in the driver’s seat was also interviewed at the area, authorities said.

“It turns out that person had personal Gowanda Police Department station but knowledge of the people in the vehicle and released pending further investigation. they pulled me aside and explained that the “Luckily we had an officer still there person in the vehicle had large quantities of and he was able to respond quickly,” said Special to The Press

drugs on them,” Shields said.

He called for backup and approached the Dodge Dakota pickup truck Toppins and the female driver were sitting in.

While speaking to them, Shields said he saw a suspicious baggie on Toppin’s lap.

Gowanda police officer Cori Kowalski arrived shortly after and allegedly observed another larger baggie in the vehicle, Shields said. A further search of the vehicle then revealed heroin, cocaine, needles and packaging materials, according to authorities.

“Based on the investigation, only (Toppins) was charged. I can’t really divulge the reasoning for that,” Shields said. “He was definitely the main player in that vehicle.”

Toppins was arraigned in Perrysburg Town Court and remanded to Cattaraugus

County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail and $100,000 bond.

The case has been turned over to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force.

Although the heroin was packaged for sale, police and school officials do not believe Toppins intended to sell drugs to students.

“They weren’t affiliated with the school in any way, shape or form. The kids weren’t in any danger,” said Superintendent James Klubek. “It was just something that happened that could have happened anywhere. It just happened to take place here because we ran a five-hour class.”

The arrest was made at 3:40 p.m.

Gowanda middle and high school students are dismissed at 2:07 p.m. GowanSee Drugs, Page 20

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May 19-25, 2017

Joe Nichols headlining 175th annual Cattaraugus County Fair LITTLE VALLEY — Country music sensation Joe Nichols will be the headlining entertainment at the Cattaraugus County Fair celebrates its 175th year this summer.

West of the Mark, a Western New York country band, will be the opening act for the show, which is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

The Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society, which organizes the fair, made the announcement late last week.

A multi-platinum recording artist, Nichols has six No. 1 hits and eight top 10 singles to his credit, including chart-toppers like “Brokenheartsville,” “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” and “Gimmie That Girl.”

Other top 10 hits by Nichols include “The Impossible,” “If Nobody Believed In You,” “What's A Guy Gotta Do,” “Size Matters,” “I'll Wait For You,” “Undone,” and “Yeah.”

The four-time Grammy nominee is the winner of the Academy of Country Music’s “Top New Male Vocalist” award, the CMT “Breakthrough Video of the Year” award and the prestigious “Horizon Award” from the Country Music Association.

The traditional lineup of grounds entertainment and grandstand shows including demolition derby and Monster Trucks is expected to be announced soon.

Tickets for the show are on sale now at the fair office in Little Valley or by phone at 938-9146. Track seats are $35, Bleachers are $30 and the grandstand seats are $28.

Presale gate admission is also available at a discounted rate of $8.

Pre-sale tickets are available at the fair office, at Cattaraugus County Banks in Little Valley, Salamanca, Randolph, South Dayton and Franklinville, as well as Olean area Community Banks.

For more information about the fair as it approaches, visit the fair’s website at www.cattarauguscofair.com or like them on Facebook.

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Joe Nichols, known for chart toppers that include “Brokenheartsville,” “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” and “Gimmie That Girl,” will perform Thursday, Aug. 3 at the 175th annual Cattaraugus County Fair in Little Valley.

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Young encourages local volunteer fire departments to apply for grants

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ALBANY – Senator Catharine Young, R-Olean, is encouraging local volunteer fire departments to apply for the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant program currently being administered through the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The application deadline is May 31.

Departments that serve rural communities can apply for grant funding up to $1,500 for the purchase of wildland firefighting equipment. The funds are administered as a 50/50 matching grant to assist rural fire companies with the purchase of portable backpack pumps, Nomex protective clothing, hand tools, hard hats, hoses, portable radios, dry hydrants and other equipment.

“Firefighters need to have proper protective clothing and equipment when they are battling fires, especially for wildland fires that can require personnel and equipment to travel into remote locations. Gear and apparel can cost upwards of $10,000 and equipment often needs to be custom fit to maximize safety. Additional gear, such as

portable radios and backpack pumps can push these costs even higher,” said Young.

“Securing grant funding is often the best way to keep volunteer first responders safe, without bankrupting a department’s budget and imposing an added burden on the local property tax base. The DEC has about $402,000 in matching grant funds that are available to assist rural departments, in areas such as those I represent. ” Grant funding is based on federal guidelines for use in fire districts serving a rural area or a rural community with a population of 10,000 or less. Applications are scored based on established rating criteria including: population, the I.S.O. Fire Prevention Insurance rating, the presence of Native American communities in the district and the date of the last VFA grant received.

Additional information, including eligibility criteria and application forms can be obtained at http://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/2364.html. For further information, contact the DEC by emailing vfagrant@ dec.ny.gov.

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COMMENTARY Avoid ‘mulch volcanoes’

May 19-25, 2017

Letters to The Gowanda Press must by typed or printed legibly and be less than 500 words. They must be signed by the author and include that person’s address and phone number for verification. Deadline for the upcoming Thursday edition is Monday at noon. All letters are subject to editing, condensing or rejection.

By Phil Palen

Gowanda Tree Committee

I don’t know where or when it began, but there is a current trend in landscaping that has become more prevalent, and is actually harmful to trees. I speak here of the practice of piling excessive amounts of mulch around the base of trees. These “mulch volcanoes” make no sense, and should be avoided.

The village of Gowanda has planted

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trapped against the tree and will begin to decay the bark. Soon the bark will pull away from the tree, exposing the sensitive cambium layer, letting insects, disease and fungi rot and kill the tree.

When the mulch layer is too deep, roots will grow up into it, instead of down into the ground where they draw water and nutrients to feed the tree. These roots in turn can girdle the tree and kill it. Also, tree roots need air to thrive, and mulch volcanoes can cut off this vital supply.

Certain types of mulch can actually harden, keeping both air and rain from getting to the tree.

Whether you mulch a tree yourself, or hire a landscape contractor to do it, be sure to keep mulch away from the base of the tree, and don’t pile it too deeply.

Three inches deep will suffice.

Remember, mulch shallow and wide, not deep and high. Also, when planting trees, don’t plant too deeply. The root flare, where the base of the trunk begins to flare out to the root structure, should be slightly above ground level.

By following these simple steps you can have better success when planting trees to enhance the beauty and value of your property.

about 1,000 shade and ornamental trees since 2001. The survival rate is in excess of 95 percent. The volunteers who plant trees use twice-shredded hemlock bark as mulch. This moderates soil temperature, keeps moisture in the ground, and protects the tree from being hit by lawn mowers or string trimmers.

Creating mulch volcanoes harms the tree in many ways.

First, piling mulch several inches up the tree trunk keeps excess moisture

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COMMENTARY A POINT OF VIEW

RICHARD WESTLUND

The harmony of the spring symphony

Music hath charms

Our region in Western New York is a very special place! With its magnificent rolling hills, expansive beautiful valleys, and majestic lake plains, our region stands out as a wonderland of nature. With our four seasons of the year, there is something very special about our region, be it summer, fall, winter or spring. We have now entered that bountifully flourishing season which follows the cold winter weather. The following poem, which I have written, sets the downbeat, tone, score, pitch and cadence —figuratively speaking of course — for the appreciation of the wonderfully dynamic season we call spring.

Robert L. Heichberger

Contributing Columnist NATURE’S ORCHESTRA Natures’ orchestra is assembling for the downbeat For the spring season to begin with the score.

Each orchestral section is readying with precision For the brilliant harmony of spring soundings galore!

The leaves on trees have now all awakened As sap returned from roots to their prime.

And the leafy lace on trees made their appearance Dressed for the melodious charm of happy spring-time.

The early spring flowers sprout from their winter nesting With purple crocus and colored tulips sublime.

And yellow forsythia and lilacs dressed in royal colors As they come forth in brilliance, intoning “it is spring time.”

The return of humming birds from winter vacation-land As we awaited the first sign that they’re here.

And we see the return of colored Baltimore orioles And their symphonic melodies so crystal-like cheer.

The farmers and gardeners have anxiously been awaiting To turn the soil over, having it ready... and in prime.

For the season’s planting of new spring time seedlings With the conductor’s downbeat, signaling “it’s planting time.”

This is the score for the concert we have awaited The orchestra has begun its triumphant composition.

The notes are there... and the downbeat has been given For the symphonic notes of magnificence in transposition.

— Poem by Robert L. Heichberger

would discover that A little while ago I he had more than ten had the pleasure of atfingers. He laughed and tending a piano recital said that he had a small with a few friends. It amplifier in his pocket was at the Rosch Recital that played parts to Hall at Fredonia Unisupplement his playing. versity.

While he was joking it I was especially interalmost sounded plauested because the pianist sible. involved was Johnny Needless to say Shaw lV, the great he gave an inspiring grandson of my older performance. He is a brother. He is a piano Richard Westlund student at Fredonia student there. He played Contributing Columnist under the tutelage of selections from Bach Father Sean Duggan, and Beethoven ending OSB. The recital was with Chopin’s Polonaise in partial fulfillment for a Bachelor of and Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody, folMusic in Performance Degree. lowed by a standing ovation, and an Besides the inspiration of hearing this unidentified encore, It was indeed a rare young skilled pianist and his inspiring moment. musical performance, it was another Sylvia Grapes was his first piano teacher. He came to her at about the age example of the complexity, and agility of 7 years. I’m sure her careful guidance of the human mind that we so quickly take for granted. was quite instrumental in honing and I am often amazed at what I see as developing his skills. She was there at the recital. She must have been proud as the great, wide, range of human intela peacock to see what she first taught as lect. The graveyards and battlefields of a small child becoming such an accom- the world are loaded with the remains of millions of potential geniuses, who plished pianist.

We had seats in the fifth row, placed never had a chance to rise to their potenso that we could easily see his hands on tial, just because of the bloated ego of some would-be world ruler. I can only the keyboard, but at times they moved so quickly they were just a flesh-colored hope that humanity can overcome its blur. The impressive thing, bedsides the pessimism of doom to reach that potential that we somehow know is there. We beauty of the music, is that he played must learn to conquer our fears of one these complex pieces from memory another and be able to enjoy our lives with no sheets of music to rely on.

At a reception after the performance here in the Eden of our destiny.

There are many who say that we I looked at his hands. I said I was sure I will always have war. I am perhaps a dreamer, but no one can say what will always be or not be.

The future is in our hands, and most definitely in how we educate our children. They are the future. Besides readin’, writin’ an’ ‘rithmetic. We must teach them what it actually means to be a human being.

May God bless America.

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OBITUARIES Betty L. Swetz

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Leonard A. Stephens

ORCHARD PARK — Betty L. Swetz, 76, of Orchard Park, passed away Monday (May 8, 2017) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo.

Mrs. Swetz was born Oct. 21, 1940 in Jamestown, the daughter of the late Gladys (Akin) Winberg.

She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Swetz; mother of Mark E. (Maria) Swetz, MD and Darren M. (Melanie) Swetz; grandmother of Anna, Joseph, Thomas, Alena and Haley; daughter of the late Gladys Winberg; sister of Bill Hokanson of Chiefland, Fla. Services will be privately held.

Arrangements are by F.E. Brown Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 6575 East Quaker St., Orchard Park.

Online condolences at www.febrownsons.com.

NHS in Gowanda seeking ideas for community service projects

May 19-25, 2017

GOWANDA — The Gowanda High School chapter of the National Honor Society will be participating in service projects on Sunday, June 11 throughout the local community.

The group is seeking ideas on where it can provide assistance in the Gowanda area.

CATTARAUGUS — Leonard A. Stephens, 82, of Cattaraugus, passed away Thursday (May 11, 2017) at WCA Hospital in Jamestown.

He was born May 23, 1934, in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Walter and Gladys (LaBo) Stephens. On June 19, 1953, he married the former Emma Jean Huber, who survives.

Mr. Stephens graduated from Pine Valley High School. He was employed at Moench Tanning Co. In Gowanda for 42 years.

He was a member of NRA and AARP, he enjoyed hunting, camping, holidays with family and tinkering on vehicles.

Besides his loving wife of 63 years, he is survived by a son, Kevin ( Sandi) Stephens

Suggestions can be sent to Edward Bugenhagen by email via EBugenhagen@gowcsd.org, by phone via 532-3325 ext. 6124 or by mail to Edward Bugenhagen, Gowanda Central School, 10674 Prospect St., Gowanda NY 14070.

of Cattaraugus; two daughters, Jeanne Case of Sinclairville and Debra (Joe) Kaye of Cattaraugus; a grandchild, Erin Bender of Florida; two great-grandchildren, Brilee and Madelyn; a brother, Willis Stephens of New Albion; and two sisters, Carol Brain of Randolph and Lois Bogardus of New Albion; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Martha Steward and Phyllis Herzog; and a son-in-law, Jim Case.

Private family services will be held.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley.

All suggested ideas will be prioritized to accommodate the limited resources of the club.

The group welcomes suggestions from local residents, businesses and not-for-profit groups. Donations may be dropped off at the Gowanda High School.

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Wounded Warrior Project Walk to take place May 20 in South Dayton SOUTH DAYTON — The Ladies Auxiliary of the South Dayton American Legion Post 1593 is hosting a Wounded Warrior Project Walk with the Sons of the Post on Saturday, May 20.

The annual event was founded by and held in memory of a former local resident and long-time employee of Post 1593, Cindy Gens.

There will be a 5K walk throughout the village of South Dayton; entry is $10 and children under the age of 10 walk for free. Sign-ups are at 10:30 a.m. and the walk starts at noon. Organizers will provide lunch for walkers and there will be 50/50 raffles, a Chinese auction, meat pockets for sale and three hours of music donated by 10 Minutes and Counting as well as The Swamp Yankees from 2 to 5 p.m.

New this year as part of the event, there will be a “Blue Star Salute” hosted by Commander Charlie Nobles between 1 and 2 p.m. This ceremony will recognize and honor those local men and women and their families who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with a Certificate of Honor and a small token of appreciation.

Pine Valley to host UPK Roundup on June 9 SOUTH DAYTON — The Pine Valley Central School will be host its Universal Pre-Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, June 9 for children who will enter UPK this fall.

Notices have been sent to parents and children. Those with a child who will be four years of age on or before Dec. 1 and have not received notification are asked to call the elementary office at 988-3291 ext. 3306.

Press photo by Morgan Bonn

Cassie Carpenter, pictured with her mother, won the Mother’s Day Coloring Contest sponsored by The Gowanda Press. Cassie won a bouquet of flowers from Hager’s Flower Shop for her submission.

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POLICE REPORTS n May 4, 5:30 p.m., Savonni L. Mohawk, 19, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for an unspecified traffic infraction. During the stop, it was revealed Mohawk’s license was revoked Jan. 26 for a driving while intoxicated conviction and suspended March 24 for failure to pay driver’s responsibility. Mohawk was released on an appearance ticket for Collins Town Court. n May 6, 11:30 p.m., Jeffrey A. Schosek, 34, of Gowanda, was charged with third-degree assault, seconddegree harassment, criminal obstruction of breathing, third-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree criminal mischief after patrol responded to the report of a disturbance at an East Main Street residence. Patrol was informed Schosek was involved in a verbal altercation with a female acquaintance. This altercation escalated into a physical altercation with schosek allegedly grab-

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bing the female around the throat and taking the victim’s phone when she attempted to call police. Also during the altercation, Schosek repeatedly punched the victim in the facial area and threw the victim into a stove, causing damage to the stove and minor injuries to the victim. Schosek was arranged in Collins Town Court and remanded to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $1,000 bail. n May 10, 6:52 p.m., Carl J. Mascio, 22, of Angola, was charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation and registration display violation following a traffic stop for a missing front license plate. During the stop, it was revealed Mascio’s license was suspended April 29 for failure to appear for a traffic citation in Brant Town Court.

Mascio was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. n May 11, 12:22 a.m., Shawn M.

Michener, 28, of Little Valley, was charged with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation, illegal window tint and operating a vehicle without insurance following a traffic stop for illegal window tint. During the stop, it was revealed Michener’s license was suspended March 10 for failure to pay child support and the vehicle Michener was operating had no mandated vehicle insurance. Michener was released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. n May 11, 1:30 a.m., David F. John Jr., 30, of Gowanda, was charged with second-degree criminal trespass, child endangerment, fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment; and Catherine M. John, 43, and Dalton

A. Jimerson, 25, both of Niagara Falls, were charged with second-degree criminal trespass after patrol responded to the report of a disturbance at a West Main Street residence. Patrol was informed the three individuals entered the residence without permission to do so and refused the residents’ repeated demands to leave. David John allegedly attempted to punch the female resident, as well as attempted to punch the resident’s 15-year-old son, before punching a television and causing damage to it. All suspects fled prior to patrol’s arrival but located them. David John was arraigned in Persia Town Court and released after posting $2,000 bail; Catherine John and Jimerson were released on an appearance ticket for Persia Town Court. The Erie County Sheriff’s Office assisted with this incident.

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POLICE REPORTS

ERIE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE n IRVING — Nicholas Kozlowski, 26, no residence reported, was charged May 8 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate exhaust following a traffic stop for a loud exhaust on Erie Road.

During the stop, it was revealed Kozlowski had a suspended license. Kozlowski was released to appear in court at a later date. n BOSTON — Michael Townsend, 46, of Boston, was charged May 9 with unlawful possession of marijuana and public health law of unlawfully growing cannabis after deputies responded to a house fire in the basement of a James Drive residence.

The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. An investigation revealed the cause of the fire as accidental electrical fire caused by extra lighting for an illegal marijuana growing operation. Townsend was released to appear in court at a later date. n EVANS — Laura Park, 28, of Angola, was charged May 9 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and an equipment violation following a traffic stop

for an equipment violation on Lake Shore Road. During the stop, it was revealed Park had a suspended driver’s license.

Park was released to appear in court at a later date. n SPRINGVILLE — Michelle Booth, 37, of Delevan, was arrested May 9 on an outstanding warrant. Booth was arraigned in court and committed to Erie County Holding Center in lieu of $3,000 bail. n IRVING — Tanya Warrior, 40, of Irving, was charged May 10 with seconddegree aggravated unlicensed operation, circumventing an interlock device and equipment violation following a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Route 438.

During the stop, it was revealed Warrior had a revoked license due to a previous alcohol related offense. Warrior is to appear in court at a later date. n IRVING — Robert Rybij, 32, no residence reported, was arrested May 11 on

an outstanding warrant from Erie County Family Court following a traffic stop on Milestrip Road.

Rybij was transported to Erie County Holding Center. n SARDINIA — Tina Mietlicki, 37, of Niagara Falls, was charged May 12 with thirddegree aggravated unlicensed operation and uninspected and unregistered vehicle following a traffic stop for an expired inspection and vehicle registration on Olean Road. During the stop, it was revealed Mietlicki had a suspended driver’s license. Mielicki was released to appear in court at a later date. n CONCORD — A 19-year-old Buffalo female was charged May 12 with speeding and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop for speeding on Route 219. The female is scheduled to appear in court at a later date. n COLLINS — Rebecca Derk, 26, was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital on May 13 with non-life threatening injuries

after deputies responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Main Street. Derk, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, fell asleep and struck a mailbox, driveway, culvert and tree, according to police. n SPRINGVILLE — A 19-year-old female was charged May 13 with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for an unspecified traffic offense on Cascade Drive. The female was cited and released to appear in court at a later date. n BRANT — Amanda Battaglia, 32, of Cattaraugus, was charged May 13 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, controlled substances outside of their original container and other vehicle and traffic law offenses following a traffic stop for inadequate exhaust and uninspected motor vehicle on Erie Road. During the stop, Battaglia was found to be in possession of marijuana and various pills, which were controlled substances. Battaglia was released to appear in court at a later date.

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POLICE REPORTS

NEW YORK STATE POLICE

n MACHIAS — No injuries or charges were reported in a one-vehicle accident at 2:37 p.m. May 8 on McKinstry Road. The driver was Richard W. Duncan, 40, of Machias. n FREEDOM — Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident at 4:58 p.m. May 8 on Route 98. The drivers were Danielle Bogardus, 44, of of Freedom; Ross Woodin, 49, of Centerville; and Wendy M. Dryndas, 50, of Freedom. No additional information was provided. n ELLICOTTVILLE —Joseph J. Marasco, 59, of Williamsville, was charged May 6 at 1:55 a.m. with driving while intoxicated and speeding on State Route 219. According to troopers’ reports, officers smelled alcohol and Marasco failed roadside sobriety tests. During processing at the Machias barracks, he allegedly recorded a 0.14 of 1 percent blood-alcohol content. Marasco was released, to return to Ellicottville Town Court in June to answer to the charges. n MACHIAS — Michelle C. Booth, 37, of East Otto, was charged at 11:37 a.m. Tuesday with second-degree criminal contempt, a class A

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misdemeanor, stemming from an incident in Springville that was reported at 11:57 a.m. May 8. n FARMERSVILLE — No injuries resulted from a one-vehicle accident at 6:05 a.m. May 13 on Pigeon Hill Road.

The driver was identified as Tyler J. Richardson, 25, of Yorkshire. n FRANKLINVILLE — One injury was reported in a one-vehicle crash on Bakerstand Road at 1:49 p.m. May 13. The driver was identified as Robert W. Haas, 66, of Machias. n GREAT VALLEY — No injuries were reported in a one-vehicle crash on Route 219 at 9:38 p.m. May 13. The driver was identified as Tonya R. Perkins, 35, of Little Valley. n GREAT VALLEY — No injuries were reported in a one-vehicle crash on Route 219 at 11 p.m. May 13. The driver was identified as Kim M. Nickola, 60, of Salamanca. n MACHIAS — Deanna L. Gardiner, 50, of Machias, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a class D felony, and first-degree offering to file a false instrument, a class E felony, at 9761 State Route 16. She was released on bail.

n RANDOLPH — Acting on a bench warrant, police arrested Ashley Waite, 28, of 3601 Ireland Road, Randolph, at 4 p.m. May 4 for failure to appear in court. Additionally, she was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree promoting prison contraband. Wait was allegedly found to be in possession of a small amount of crystal methamphetamine while being booked at the jail. She was remanded to Cattaraugus County Jail and held in lieu of $5,000 bail. n NEW ALBION — Joshua R. Lemk, 19, of 40 West St., Cattaraugus, and Gage C. Weyrough, 19, of 20 Jefferson St., Cattaraugus, were both charged at 5 p.m. May 4 with third-degree criminal trespassing for allegedly gaining entry into Skyline Pool. Lemk was additionally charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief for breaking the window they used to get in. n COLDSPRING — Chase M. Miller, 23, of Conewango, was charged at 7:30 p.m. May 9 with third-degree unlawful fleeing, speeding, reckless driving and driving out of class. Miller was documented by patrol driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. When police tried to pull him over, Miller allegedly drove to Interstate 86 and accelerated to 130 mph in a 65 mph zone to evade them.

He was later located at his residence and taken into custody.

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LITTLE VALLEY — A Machias man pleaded guilty last week in Cattaraugus County Court to charges stemming from an August 2013 motorcycle accident that killed his wife.

Michael Baker, 53, of Machias, pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular manslaughter, a class C felony, and aggravated driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, according to District Attorney Lori Rieman, whose office reported the case May 10 among others that were heard May 8.

Authorities allege Michael Baker was intoxicated on Aug. 11, 2013, when he lost control of his motorcycle while making a turn on McKinstry Road in Machias. Both he and his wife, 43-yearold Dianne Baker, were thrown from the bike. Dianne Baker died at the scene, while Michael Baker suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.

New York State Police alleged at the time that Michael Baker had a blood alcohol content of 0.20 percent — more than twice the legal limit in New York state.

Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7.

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IN OTHER CASES: n Robert Stuckey, 50, of Bradford, Pa., pleaded guilty to third-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a class E felony.

The charges stem from a Dec. 10 traffic stop on Interstate 86 in Hinsdale. After a K-9 unit searched a vehicle Stuckey was driving, he and another Bradford man, who was also charged, were found to be in possession of 5.5 pounds of marijuana, New York State Police said. Sentencing is scheduled for June 25, 2018. n Robert C. Leon, 24, presently incarcerated in Chautauqua County Jail, pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree attempted assault, class D felonies. The charges stem from an Aug. 29 incident in Little Valley while Leon was confined in a correctional facility.

Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7. n Norma J. Harrison, 37, of Steamburg, pleaded guilty to two counts of driving while intoxicated, class E felonies; and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and obstructing governmental administration, both class A misdemeanors. The charges stem

from incidents on Jan. 28 and Feb. 22 in Salamanca. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7. n Michael Hill, 32, of Salamanca, pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny, a class D felony. In December 2012 and November 2013 in the town of Salamanca, Hill allegedly stole property exceeding $3,000. Hill also pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. The charges stem from a July 2 incident in Coldspring. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7. n Stacey Spencer Jr., of Olean, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted robbery, a class E felony. The charges stem from a March 17, 2016, incident in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7. n Kimberly A. Wilber, 53, of Olean, pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from a March 17 incident in Olean. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7. n Allen Singer, 21, address unknown, was sentenced to five years probation for fourth-degree attempted criminal sale of

a controlled substance, a class C felony.

Singer attempted to sell an unspecified controlled substance on May 19 in Olean. n Thomas J. Conklin, 31, of Delevan, pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, and third-degree identity theft, a class A misdemeanor. The charge stem from a Dec. 6 incident in Yorkshire.

Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7. n Amanda Wisiorek, 39, of Dayton, pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal possession of methamphetamine manufacturing materials, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from a Jan. 4 incident in Dayton. Sentencing is scheduled for August 7.

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Panthers in the playoffs

Softball team beats JFK in first playoff game Tuesday The road to a Section 6 Class B-2 baseball championship runs through Gowanda, but the Panthers have a long way to get back home first.

The Gowanda High School baseball team earned the No. 7 seed of 12 teams in the B-2 playoffs which started after press time on Thursday, when the

Panthers (14-6) hosted No. 10 Akron (7-10) in a pre-quarterfinal.

Gowanda needs three wins to reach the B-2 finals, held May 24 at Gowanda High. With a win over Akron, Gowanda would visit No. 2 Tonawanda (14-2) on Friday in the quarterfinals.

The Gowanda softball team (5-7 regular season) earned the No. 8 seed of 10 teams in the Section 6 Class B-2 playoffs. After beating No. 9 John F. Kennedy 18-2 on Tuesday, the Panthers visited No. 1 seed Eden (14-2) on Thursday.

Stealing second

SECTION 6 BASEBALL (All games 5 p.m. unless otherwise indicated) CLASS B-2 Thursday’s Pre-Quarterfinals (May 18) 9. Medina (5-11) at 8. Southwestern (10-6) 12. Lackawanna (3-10) at 5. Eden (11-4) 11. Kennedy (3-12) at 6. Wilson (9-6) 10. Akron (7-10) at 7. Gowanda (14-6) Friday’s Quarterfinals (May 19) Southwestern/Medina winner at 1.Olmsted (11-4) Eden/Lackawanna winner at 4.Roy-Hartland (11-5) Kennedy/Wilson winner at 3. Fredonia (13-4) Gowanda/Akron winner at 2.Tonawanda (14-2) Monday’s Semifinals (May 22) (at higher seeds) Quarterfinal winners

Press photo by Rich Place

Wednesday’s Championship (May 24) (at Gowanda HS) Semifinal winners

Gowanda’s Andrew Kruszka steals second base ahead of a tag attempt by Salamanca’s Jarrett McKenna during the Panthers’ 1-0 win Friday, May 12, over Salamanca in the first game of a doubleheader.

Gowanda Varsity Baseball April 3 April 5 April 10 April 14 April 15 April 17 April 21 April 26 April 28 April 29 May 3 May 8 May 10 May 11 May 11 May 12 May 12 May 13 May 15 May 16

Orchard Park 20, Gowanda 5 Gowanda 3, Frontier 2 Fredonia 21, Gowanda 9 Gowanda 4, North Collins 0 Brocton 12, Gowanda 9 Gowanda 4, North Collins 3 Gowanda 5, Allegany-Limestone 1 Olean 9, Gowanda 0 Gowanda 2, Portville 0 Gowanda 17, Olmstead 9 Allegany-Limestone 3, Gowanda 2 Olean 6, Gowanda 3 Gowanda 3, Portville 2 Gowanda 8, Randolph 0 Gowanda 8, Randolph 3 Gowanda 1, Salamanca 0 Gowanda 18, Salamanca 7 Gowanda 5, Lake Shore 3 Gowanda 23, Dunkirk 3 Gowanda 3, Eden 0

SECTION 6 SOFTBALL (All games 4:45 p.m. unless otherwise indicated) CLASS B-2 Tuesday’s Pre-Quarterfinal Results Gowanda 18, JFK 2 Wilson 14, Olmsted 5 Thursday’s Quarterfinals (May 18) 8. Gowanda (6-7) at 1. Eden (14-2) 5. Akron (11-4) at 4. Roy-Hartland (10-3) 10. Wilson (4-10) at 2. Fredonia (13-0) 6. Southwestern (10-4) at 3. Medina (4-2) Tuesday’s Semifinals (May 23) (at higher seeds) Eden/Gowanda winner vs.Roy-Hart/Akron winner Fredonia/Wilsonwinnervs.Medina/Southwesternwinner Thursday’s Championship (May 25) (at Williamsville North HS) Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.

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Taylor Riblett heads to the finish line with a win for Gowanda in the girls 400 intermediate hurdles at Hillis Field on May 12.

Gowanda sports report

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Central School varsity boys track and field team continued to show progress and had several personal bests at the Jamestown Classic on May 12.

Freshman Christian Cook lowered his time in both the 1600- and 3200-meter run. Ryan Monat threw the discus 107' 10" for another personal best.

Sophomore sprinter Everett Olrogg was impressive in the 200 meter dash as was freshman Nick Christopher in the 400-meter dash. Junior Keifer Austin ran his best race to date in the 110-high hurdles. First-year senior Ethan Francis, the team's leading scorer, recorded a personal best in the long jump.

Gowanda will travel to Olean on May 23 for a dual meet. The CCAA championship meet is scheduled for

May 26 and 27 at Dunkirk.

Senior Lexi Latona reached the finals in the triple jump for the GCS varsity girls track and field team at the Jamestown Classic. She is the leading scorer for the lady Panthers. Sophomore Christine Twoguns and freshman Emagin Warrior continue to improve their times in the distance events. n Senior Jack Wan Wey pitched a complete game as the Gowanda varsity baseball team defeated Lake Shore by the score of 5-3 at Panther Field on May 13. Classmate Matt Kruszka broke a 3-3 tie with a double in the sixth inning and then scored an insurance run. The sixth year varsity player also made several good plays from his shortstop position. The Panthers were successful in reaching bas e with several well executed bunts that led to rallies.

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Portville blanks Gowanda softball, 9-0

By Shawn Campbell Special to The Press

PORTVILLE — There’s a lot for Bill Torrey to like about his Portville Central School softball team right now.

One, the Panthers are winning: last week’s 9-0 victory over Gowanda on May 10 was the sixth straight triumph for Portville (11-3, 7-1 CCAA I East).

Two, PCS is improving: About two weeks earlier, it beat Gowanda only 3-0.

Three, Portville’s success is fueled by a nucleus of young players: Jenna Lockwood and Hannah Wilber are the team’s lone seniors.

Two sophomores were especially productive for Torrey’s club on May 10.

Sydney Colligan pitched a three-hitter in her third shutout in two days, while third baseman Bryn Milne sparked the offense, going 4-for-4 and scoring three runs.

“In boys athletics, you’re lucky if you coach kids for three years,” Torrey

said. “In girls, sometimes you move them up a little younger. Bryn Milne, I think this is her third or fourth year playing for me, and (junior shortstop) Haley Unverdorben has played for me for three or four years. So we’re young veterans, and they’re only getting better.

“A lot to look forward to all around.”

Colligan struck out only four batters but walked just one, throwing 58 of her 80 pitches for strikes while her teammates played error-free defense.

“She’s not overpowering, but she hits spots well and forces long counts,” Torrey said. “She’s continually getting better every game. The strikeouts have been climbing, the walks have been going down a little bit, and she’s been letting her defense back her up.”

Milne, meanwhile, gave Gowanda (2-5 league) trouble with her legs, bunting for two hits and recording three of Portville’s six stolen bases. The aggressiveness on the basepaths contributed to six errors and six unearned runs.

Photo by Jerry Trass/Olean Times Herald

Portville’s Bryn Milne (9) slides in safe at home plate in front of Gowanda catcher Grace Pawlak (7) in a high school softball game Wednesday afternoon, May 10, in Portville.

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n The Gowanda varsity boys lacrosse team lost to league champion Akron on May 10 by the score of 11-4. The Panthers have won two games this spring and will now head into the Section VI playoffs. n The Gowanda area co-ed youth soccer program for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14 has 48 participants this spring. All practice sessions and scrimmage games are held each Thursday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the George Dispenza Memorial Field located on Broadway Road. Children can still register for the last three weeks by calling the program director at 5324053 or email hidibenton@aol.com. n Gowanda Recreation will begin its six-week program on Wednesday, July 5 at St. John Park. The program will be held each weekday from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Children that have just completed kindergarten through those students entering eighth grade this fall are eligible to participate. There is no cost for the program except for the field trips.

There is also a free swim program each afternoon at the Gowanda High School

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Gowanda varsity boys track athlete Keifer Austin glides into the pit after a successful long jump attempt during a recent dual meet at Hillis Field on May 12.

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Registration will take place during the last week in June. n The Gowanda Little League Baseball program will again be using Gateway Park on Palmer Street for their T-ball games this season. The games are scheduled on Friday nights in May and June. n It won't be long before the Gowanda Merchants baseball season begins.

This will be the 47th consecutive season that the Merchants will be managed by Dave Robbins.

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The history of Gowanda fast pitch softball

By Mark Benton

Sports Correspondent

The third week in May from the mid 1950's through 1968 meant the beginning of the Gowanda fast pitch softball season. All games in the six team adult men's league during this time period were played on the diamond that was situated next to Thatcher Brook between Torrance Place and East Hill Street.

As far as the actual ballfield in which all of the games were played, no official name was attached to it.. But it was far from non-descriptive.

First off, the entire outfield was enclosed by a wooden snow fence that many players collided with while chasing a long hit ball. And if the ball did leave the field for a home run, the car horns mostly from the Native American fans began to beep.

There was one manual scoreboard

that hung from a tree along the first base sideline that volunteers (usually the younger fans) in attendance would place a number on after each half inning that would reflect the up to date score of the game.

All games were scheduled for seven innings.

During the games in the early 1960s, Mr. Francis Wilcox brought his portable trailer on site and sold popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy and soda pop.

There was no sound system to announce the players as they entered the batter's box or play

the national anthem before each game.

However, there was plenty of other noise besides the spectators cheering and car horns beeping when a four diesel Erie-Lackawanna train carrying well over 100 freight cars would go racing by during the middle of almost every contest.

Incredulously, the games were never halted throughout the four- to five-minute continuous roaring and screeching of the train.

As far as seating for the fans, there was a set a wooden bleachers on the third base sideline. However, many of the adults (a few with lawn chairs) and all of the younger children sat on the embankment under the large trees between the first base sideline and the railroad tracks.

The infield was all dirt and there was a rusted backstop behind home

plate. Each team had a bat rack to place all of their wooden bats in that included a few odd shaped bottle bats that the sluggers used. Each team sat a on a wooden bench with no barriers surrounding them to keep fans at a distance.

There was ample parking for vehicles behind the third base sideline and in front of Thatcher Brook just beyond the left field fence. The younger fans just laid their bikes down somewhere behind the backstop since there were no racks to place them in.

As for the games, one was played each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night from May until late July. Then, the top four teams played a first round elimination game. The winners advanced to the best of three games in the championship round that was always competitive. By mid August, the season was completed.

When the 1969 season began, the league moved their games to the softball field on the grounds of the Gowanda State Hospital in Helmuth.

And for the first time since the 1920s or even earlier, organized men's fast pitch softball disappeared from the village of Gowanda.

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East Otto news and notes

By Mrs. Carlton L. Smith Contributing Writer

EAST OTTO — The One Day Food Pantry will be held this month on May 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the porch at the East Otto Fire Hall.

There are no forms to be filled out or prior registration. All are welcome to this pantry, which plans to be held once a month.

Items available will be non-perishable canned goods, cereals and other packaged goods such as macaroni and instant potatoes. Come and check out the selections.

Let’s Travel Club met May 1 CATTARAUGUS — The Let’s Travel Club met May 1 at the senior center on South Street where a potluck dinner was enjoyed.

Dr. Sharon Huff, superintendent of the Cattaraugus-Little Valley School District, spoke on the 2017-18 budget, the three propositions on the ballot and two seats on the school board up for election. Both seats are for three-year terms.

The seniors were reminded the budget vote and board elections is May 16 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the high school atrium.

Avion Brooks reminded those going to the Johnny Cash tribute show at the Seneca Allegany Casino of the bus departure time. She also will be looking into several area day trip possibilities and should have more information at a future meeting.

Members voted to attend the quarterly birthday party dates at the SWANN site.

The next regular meeting of the club is scheduled for May 15 at the senior center.

There will be a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting.

Those attending should bring a dish to pass and their own dishes.

East Otto Preservation Supporters EAST OTTO — The East Otto Preservation Supporters met May 2 at Town Hall to continue making plans for the Memorial Day community day scheduled for May 28.

This year’s event honoring veterans will be held immediately following the

parade and the memorial service at the stone on the fire hall lawn.

The Preservation Supporters are sponsoring the event. Anyone wishing to take part in the parade or participate in anyway may call Jenine at 257-3054 or List at 257-3920.

The next scheduled meeting is May 16 at 7 p.m at the East Otto Town Hall.

Interested residents welcome to attend.

Inter-Church Women met May 9 CATTARAUGUS — The Inter-Church Women met May 9 at Heavenly Treasures Christian Bookstore where Cattaraugus native Betty Darling Lundberg was the guest speaker. Her topic was on “Attitude” and she quoted a number of Bible references pointing to attitude.

The final meeting of the year will be on June 13 at Pascarella’s Restaurant in Cattaraugus at noon where the end of the year luncheon will be held.

Cattaraugus Historical Society meeting CATTARAUGUS — The Cattaraugus Historical Society met May 9 at St. John’s United Church of Christ where reports were heard and entries from the fourth graders were read.

The entrants had chosen a number of topics pertaining to the history of the village, the district, the county fair, the J.N. Adams building and how the village of Cattaraugus got its name, just to name a few.

The next meeting will be May 19 at 7 p.m. at the museum, where a work session is planned.

The annual picnic will be at the Medora Mall Museum in Otto on July 25.

Bring a dish to pass and eat at 6 p.m. followed by music. All are welcome to attend this annual event and view the displays in the museum.

Property tax auction set at C-LV school LITTLE VALLEY — The annual property tax auction will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Saturday in the former Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School, 207 Rock City St. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Bidders may go to cattco.org to pre-register for a bidder number, see a list of parcels to be offered or removed, and the terms and conditions.

Hot dogs, baked goods and refreshments will be provided by the Cattaraugus-Little Valley eighth-grade class to help raise funds for their 2018 trip to Washington, D.C.

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meeting on Monday, after 20 years on the bench, Persia Town Justice Arnold Andolsek is stepping down at the end of this year. Andolsek announced that he will not seek re-election in November.

The board voted, 3-2, to reduce the number of town justices from two to one, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Mark Schindler will remain as the lone Persia town justice.

Councilwoman Gloria Tomaszewski, who read the resolution eliminating the second judge’s position, said the board’s decision is subject to permissive referendum. This is a legal mechanism for voters to directly challenge and overturn the decision of a town board. It requires that five percent of Persia voters who voted in the last gubernatorial election sign a petition calling for the referendum, with a special election to be held within 60 days to overturn or uphold the board’s decision. Without such petition, the board’s decision to eliminate the second judge’s seat will stand.

Code Enforcement Officer Melvin Shaw said he is working on the draft of new regulations that apply to large scale commercial solar energy installations.

These would not affect private individual home solar units, only large “solar

farms” that sell power to utility companies. Such regulations would include setback and height requirements, as well as provisions for cleanup and decommissioning if the installations are no longer in use. Shaw said that if the units are mounted on the ground, the new codes would take effect. He also said that solar power is switching from direct current to 20-amp alternating current. The town currently has a moratorium on commercial solar installations that expires in May. Shaw said that Persia needs to have an ordinance in place, or renew the moratorium. This would require a public meeting, he said.

Shaw said he is reviewing an application for a “mud park” or recreational facility for all-terrain vehicles on Wilder Road. The application is to allow riders to operate their vehicles between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. However, Shaw said the hours of operation would be from 11 a.m. until dark. Only ATVs with stock mufflers would be allowed, not open-bore machines. Shaw said the property involved is where a tire dump formerly was located. The board made no decision on the application.

In other business, the board: n Approved payment from the following accounts: General Fund, $18,324.85 and Highway Fund, $7,627.94. n Heard Clerk Denise Trumpore report 116 transactions in April. She collected $1,908 in fees, while the town’s share was $722.65. n Voted to increase the pay rate for highway department employee Gallagher Bobseine from $11.40 to $14 per hour. n Learned from Highway Superintendent Daniel Ackley that Persia Road is scheduled to be treated with oil and stone by the middle of June. The town received $55,922.79 in New York State CHIPS money for winter road damage. n Accepted with regret the resignation of Donald Walter from the Planning and Zoning Boards. n Announced a mutual aid drill June 5 at 6:00 p.m. for the Gowanda, Dayton and Perrysburg fire departments.

Drugs from Page 3 inside school buildings.

“If there was nobody there, who knows who she would have ran into or da Elementary School, located about a whether or not (Toppins) would have mile away, has its dismissal at 3:30 p.m.

While few if any students were inside the come into the building to get her,” he middle-high school by the time of the arrest, said. “So the fact that (Shields) was there, walking the halls and making himthere were dozens of students participating self available, that’s part of it, too.” in after-school sports nearby. Shields said The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Ofthe lacrosse team was practicing just 100 fice’s School Resource Officer Program feet away from the parked vehicle. currently has an officer in six school Klubek said the incident stresses the districts, Shields said. importance of a school resource officer

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And the third proposition to purchase a 66-passenger bus out of that reserve, passed, 270-66.

The passage of school budgets throughout Western New York was the common theme. All budgets passed in the Gowanda area passed; only Hinsdale Central School voters turned down their district’s $9.7 million spending plan.

Persia from Page 1 The basis of the grant is to help overcome the disadvantage that many students have compared to classmates who already have broadband access at home. The Gowanda Free Library will receive broadband as a result. Although the ARC grant covers the cost of design and construction of the network, it does not cover ongoing bandwidth and maintenance costs.

To cover these costs, local businesses are being asked to sponsor ads on the wireless network. The technology used to provide high-speed connection not only supports the local community and underprivileged students, but it gives businesses a chance to use an affordable advertising medium to reach local residents to promote their products or services. Several advertising and sponsorship packages are available, starting as low as $25 per month. DFT Communications will be contacting local businesses in the coming weeks to discuss sponsorship options.

IN OTHER BUSINESS at the town’s

term, so it’s nice to have that veteran leadership on the board.

“It’s also nice to have some young, new ideas on the board as well. So it worked out great.”

The school’s budget passed by a 239-98 margin. The second proposition on the ballot, which modifies that vehicle purchase reserve, passed 246-89.

The next regular Persia Town Board meeting is Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the town hall, 8 West Main St., Gowanda. A work session will precede the meeting at 6 p.m.

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Old Times Remembered...

Lawton’s Station, circa 1910 Elijah Lawton was station master for the Erie Railroad in the hamlet of Lawtons for many years. It used to be called Lawton’s Station. This is the view looking east along Seneca Road around 1910.

The Gowanda historical museum is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at Chestnut and Commercial streets.

Photo courtesy Gowanda Area Historical Society

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Gowanda Assembly of God 78 Allen St. | gowandaassembly.com Pastor: David Gabel Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Bright Way Baptist Church 23 Gail Drive | 507-6458 Pastor: Thad Kuntz Worship: Sunday, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.

Gowanda Free Methodist Church 149 West Main St. | gowandafmc.org Pastor: Jon Horton Assistant Pastors: Tim McKeever Worship Times: Saturday, 6 p.m. and Sunday, 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Cattaraugus United Methodist 53 Washington St. | 257-3583 or 257-9398 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Gowanda 64 E. Main St. | 532-4292 Pastor: Rev. Donna Lewis Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Gowanda United Methodist Church 30 North Chapel St. | 532-4092 Pastor: Chris Klimecko Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church 40 South Chapel St. | 532-4342 Pastor: Travis S. Grubbs Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church 26 Erie St. | 532-5100 | sjcgowanda.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Worship: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 & 9:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 76 Center St. Pastor: The Rev. David Noves Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church 111 South St. | 257-3326 www.robertsfmc.org Pastor: Rev. Mike Jones Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Victory Tabernacle 254 South Main St. | 257-9638 Pastor: Michael Winder Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 36 Washington St. | 257-9351 | stmaryscatt.org Pastor: Rev. Joseph Porpiglia Sunday Mass: 11:15 a.m.

St. John’s United Church of Christ 26 Ellicott St. | 257-9287 or 257-5315 or 257-3606 Pastor: Rev. Harland J. West Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

East Leon Wesleyan Church Corner 42nd Street & Leon/Mosher Hollow 257-9082 or 257-6081 | hischild2660@gmail.com Pastor: Rev. Karen Cleveland Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

COLLINS

Collins Friends Meeting Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Trinity United Church of Christ 2345 Main St. 30 Erie Ave. | 532-3004 | trinityuccgow@yahoo.com Pastor: Janice Ninan Pastor: Rev. Suzanne Hodges Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday, Sunday School Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Special Notes: Free community meal, second Saturday of New Hope Baptist Church 13861 Route 62 near Richardson Road the month from 4 to 6 p.m., January through November Pastors: Jack and Micah Seiler Worship: 10 a.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays

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The Gowanda Press provides church listings to religious establishments in the Gowanda area free of charge. To submit a listing, email gowandapress@gmail.com or call 241-7267. Please include church name, address, phone number, website, pastor’s name and worship times.

EAST OTTO

United Methodist Church 7896 East Flats Road | 257-9452 Pastor: Wesley Tessey Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m.

Free Methodist Church East Otto Road at Brooklyn Corners | 257-3253 Pastor: Raymond Start Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

IRVING

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 12557 Route 438 Pastor: Rev. John Proios Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

LITTLE VALLEY

Wesleyan Church 704 Erie St. | 938-6190 Pastor: Rev. Buck Hall Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

First Congregational Church 301 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Sue Fish Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

United Methodist Church 109 Court St. | 938-6150 Pastor: Nathan Lange Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.; Contemporary, 11 a.m.

Grace Bible Baptist Church & Grace Christian Academy 201 Rock City St. Pastor: Rev. Rich Godinez Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Valley View Baptist Church Routes 242 & 353 at the Y Pastor: Rev. Ken Doyle Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:50 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

NORTH COLLINS North Collins Wesleyan Church 10470 Bantle Road | 337-3219 Pastor: Rev. Justin Leininger Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

OTTO Immanuel Lutheran Church 9027 East Otto Road | 688-5194 Pastor: Rev. Howard Warner Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

PERRYSBURG

Perrysburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church 10700 North Road | (407) 927-5936 Pastor: Zechariah Musselman Worship: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. (fellowship meal after services) United Methodist Church Main Street near Peck Hill Road Pastor: Grace Warren Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

VERSAILLES Versailles United Methodist Church Main Street Pastor: Dave Rood Sunday Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

WESLEY

Wesley United Methodist Route 353 near Markham Road | 257-3583 Pastor: Becky Ward Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

This page is dedicated to the building of a more spiritual and greater church-going community. Area businesses who desire to see more people attend the church of their choice can show support by sponsoring this page.

For additional information, call 945-1644 x. 305.

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OUT & ABOUT n May 19-20, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Indoor Yard Sale, Plant Sale and Krolick’s Chicken Barbecue, St. Joseph’s Church, 71 E. Main St., Gowanda. Chicken barbecue held 11:30 a.m. until sold out on Saturday; take out only, cost $11. n May 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more.

Call 1-877-211-0735. n May 20, noon, Third Saturday Trek at Allegany State Park. Red House Park Manager John Snyder will host two to three hour hike on Wolf Run. Park along the right side of Wolf Run Road; the hike will start at the red gate. Free. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext.

236. n May 20, 2 p.m, Pie Auction to benefit the Gowanda Ambulance Building Fund, Gowanda Free Methodist Church, 149 W. Main St., Gowanda. To donate a pie contact Linda, 532-3067 or the church, 532-2626. n May 20, 6 p.m., Meat Raffle to benefit Cub Scout Pack 276, Gowanda Moose Lodge, 301 Aldrich St., Gowanda. Admission $5; doors open at 5 p.m.

Chinese auction, door prizes and more.

Call 572-9456 or 997-1698. n May 21, noon, 18th annual Crouse 5K Challenge, Gowanda American Legion. Registration at 10 a.m. Half-mile fun run for children 7 and under, 1:15 p.m.; tot spring for children 4 and under, 1:30 p.m.Proceeds benefit Gowanda Central School’s Dennis Crouse Sr. Scholarship Fund and Blue By U Youth Track Club. Cost $15 before May 15 or $20 on race day; GCS student rate $10.

Call 860-8782 or email JenniferGernatt@yahoo.com. n May 21, 1 p.m., Towel Raffle Party, Women of the Moose 651 and Local Order of the Moose 1382. Doors open at noon. ADmission board $4; extra boards $1. Chinese auction, raffles and more. n May 21, 2 to 5 p.m., United Heritage Fiddlers meet at North Collins Center Senior. All acoustic instruments are welcome to participate. Weather permitting. Refreshments provided. Open to the public. No charge.

n May 25, 5 p.m., Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Foundation’s fifth annual Garden Party, Springville Country Club.

Celebrate career of Darlene Schrantz, RN and honor the memory of Dr. William McMahon. Tickets $80 per couple; $50 each and available at BCH reception desk. Call 592-2871 ext. 1485. n June 2 and 3, Ellicottville Girls’ Getaway Weekend, downtown Ellicottville. Various events designed for women and their friends. Registration $250. For list of events, visit ellicottvilleny.com or call 699-5046. n June 2-4, 59th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, Allegany State Park.

Draws hundreds of participants to take a deeper look at nature. Visit alleagnynaturepilgrimage.com. n June 2-4, 19th annual Hollywood Happening, downtown Gowanda. Rows of motorcycles line Main Street. Live music, bike parade, tattoo contest, ridein-bike show, Hollywood Happening Charity Ride, food, vendors and more. n June 3, 7 p.m., The Breezin’ and Breathless Tour with George Benson and Kenny G, Seneca Allegany Events Center, $45. n June 7, 9 a.m. to 2 0 p.m., Flea Market, Concord Senior Center, 40 Commerce Drive, Springville. Organized by Springville/Concord Senior Citizens. n June 7, 4 p.m. until sold out, Drive Thru Chicken Barbecue, Gowanda American Legion. Sponsored by the Gowanda Ambulance Service. Cost $10 per dinner. n June 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m., “Kayaking” free outdoor adventure clinic, Quaker Bathhouse at Allegany State Park. Presented by Sportsman Outlet from Bradford, Pa. Part of Allegany State Park’s outdoor adventure clinic series the first Wednesday of each month. Registration not required. Call 354-9101 ext. 236. n June 10, Town of Perrysburg Annual Yard Sale. To be added to the map, contact Tamara Utley at 532-4090 or Townofperrysburg@roadrunner.com with name, telephone number and address. n June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Allegany Garden Festival, Fourth Street and Maple Complex in Allegany. Call 378-8001.

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COLLINS — Upcoming events taking place at the Collins Public Library: n May 22, 11 a.m., “Book Club.”

Discussing “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce. n May 22, 4-7 p.m., Tech Trainer.

Book one of three 45-minute one-on-one Monday sessions on a topic of your choosing with n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter our Technology Trainers. For more inforCenter gym. (free) mation, please call the library. n May 25, 3:30 p.m., Teen Game Tuesday Night.

Learn what new technology is n Active senior aerobics with Kim — 9 a.m., Painter Center gym. (fee for this class) coming to the library or just show up to Soup & Sandwich Lunch —noon, Paint- play games with your friends! We may be ordering pizza at 4:30 based on how er Center Yellow Room. Hot dogs, baked many show up! beans, dessert and drink, $3. Followed by n The library will be closed Monday, seminar by New York State Attorney General’s Office on scams. Everyone welcome. May 29 for Memorial Day n May 30, 5:30 p.m., The Hidden Wednesday World of the Pond. Beaver Meadows n Exercises with Pat — 9 a.m., Painter Audubon center presents the Hidden Center gym. (free) World of the Pond. Caddisflies, dragn Quilting with Florence — 10:30 a.m., onflies, turtles, and frogs all call a pond Collins Library Community Room. (free) their home. Naturalists will bring live n Games and crafts with Pat — 1 p.m., animals such as these to the library, creatPainter Center Rose Room. (free) ing a vivid picture of the intricate web that is a pond. Open to all ages. Please Friday call the library to sign up. n Exercises with Pat, 9 a.m., Painter n June 1, 7 p.m, Board Meeting. Open Center gym. (free). This will be the last of to the public. three-day-a-week exercises until the fall. n Library hours: Monday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Exercises with Pat will startup on WednesTuesday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 day, June 7 at 10 a.m. and continue every a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday at the Painter Center.

Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 n Walk & Tone with Kim, 9 a.m., Cola.m. to 2 p.m.; Closed Sundays. For more lins Town Park. (fee) information, call 532-5129.

Activities for the week of May 21 to 27 include: Sunday n Pickleball with Lois — 6:30 p.m., L.K. Painter Center gym or Collins Town Park, weather permitting (free)

n June 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Country Gatherings, Granny’s Boot Antiques, 10761 Miller Road in Springville. Outdoor festival featuring artists, exhibitors, demonstrators, music, food and more.

Call 1-877-211-0735. n June 11, time TBA, chicken barbecue, Gowanda Fire Hall, 230 Aldrich St. n June 17, Holiday Valley Mudslide at Holiday Valley. A 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile course includes 11 obstacles that ends with slide downhill into mud pit. Visit holidayvalley.com. n June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Family Day, Cattaraugus County Museum in Machias. Family friend activities includ-

ing wildlife education, live music, blacksmithing demonstrations and opening of a new exhibit, "The Greatest Event of the Year: An Exhibit of the Cattaraugus County Fair." For more information, call 353-8200 or visit cattco.org/museum. n June 17, 4 to 8 p.m., Ellicottville Paddle Festival, Adventure Bound’s Paddle and Demo Center on Route 219 near the corner of Route 242. Call 2174047. n June 23, 6 p.m. Lake Erie State Park Kickoff the Summer event, Lake Erie State Park. Food, music, paddleboarding, Ask the Naturalist table and more. Call 386-3165 ext. 208.

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Spring sports regular seasons come to an end

Press photos by Rich Place

Gowanda’s Matt Kruska prepares to swing during the third inning in the second game of a double- Gowanda’s Zoey Kota pitches during the second game of a doubleheader against Salamanca. header Friday against Salamanca.

Gowanda’s Tanner Olson throws a pitch in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday against Salamanca.

Gowanda’s Olivia Pawlak slides into home ahead of a tag by Salamanca’s pitcher (12) during the second game of a doubleheader on Friday.